The 1911 Full-Size (also known as the 1911 Large in some markets) is Sailor's flagship model, featuring an elegantly tapered design and the smooth-writing 21k nib for which Sailor is renowned. The 1911 Full-Size in Black with gold trim is a cartridge-converter pen that can be filled with bottled ink using the provided converter. It can also use Sailor brand cartridges. The 1911 ships in a handsome and practical presentation box which also includes two ink cartridges.

Nib is manufactured from solid 21ct gold. Sailor nibs tend to write a size down from European nibs. Pen was purchased as a medium, but this exquisite nib writes more on the fine side of medium with a hint of flex.

Condition:

Pen is brand new and un-inked and in mint condition. Supplied in original case, external card box, cartridge convertor, two ink cartridges and full user instructions.

Hepworth Comment:

We purchased this pen direct from Japan to technically compare it with a modern Montblanc 146. Quality of manufacture and nib are excellent. If there is a down side to this pen, it would be that it is not a piston filler, and therefore has a lower ink capacity. Rather than compare with the Montblanc 146, the real comparison should be with the Montblanc 147, which uses only cartridge filling.